SB2024031503 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Softing edgeConnector and edgeAggregator

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38126)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences wirhin the backup zip files. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and write to a file or overwrite a file in the filesystem.

2) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0860)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromsie the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data and craft their own requests.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1058/
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-074-13
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-352/
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-353/